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I'm a psychotherapist/improviser and host Improv Interviews with some of the most interesting people in the world - improvisers. We discuss what improv comedy is and how they use it for helping others.

Improv Interviews Margot Escott

    • Comedy
    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

I'm a psychotherapist/improviser and host Improv Interviews with some of the most interesting people in the world - improvisers. We discuss what improv comedy is and how they use it for helping others.

    Improv Interviews Jane Morris-The Johnny Appleseed of Comedy

    Improv Interviews Jane Morris-The Johnny Appleseed of Comedy

    Jane Morris is the queen of improv comedy! Her story is as unique as she is!. Co-founder at Second City ETC, she has done more to advance the art of Improv than anyone else in the universe - and that's not hyperbole!
    She has performed and taught all over the world and currently teaches at The Fanatic Salon Theater in Culver City, California. The Fanatic has hosted many comic legends such as Conan O'Brien and Wayne Brady.
    Jane is a writer, director and a beloved member of the Improv community.
    Jane has so many movie and TV credits as an actor I can't possibly list them all. Her first film was "Nothing in Common" with Tom Hanks and Jackie Gleason. And in 2019 she was in "The Laundromat" with Meryl Streep and her husband, Jeff Michalski, who made a guest appearance on this show. She had a recurring role on "The Drew Carey Show".
    I was so fortunate to meet Jane in person this year and she is a warm and generous person. I know you'll enjoy getting to know here in this podcast.
    Websites and social links
    http://heavenhelpus.etsy.com/
    http://ohmababy.etsy.com/
    http://asksistermarymartha.blogspot.com/
    https://twitter.com/janefmorris?lang=en

    Visit my website where I speak to today's leading innovators of improv. My guests are improvisers and therapists from all over the world who share their stories and offer insight into the unique ways they use improv. margotescott.com/podcast/

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Improv Interviews Dr. Jeanne Leep - Improviser, Author, & More

    Improv Interviews Dr. Jeanne Leep - Improviser, Author, & More

    Dr. Jeanne Leep – Improv Nerd
    Meet the brilliant author and professor, Dr. Jeanne Leep. Jeanne played improv in Grand Rapids, Michigan and went on to pursue a Ph.D. in Theatre.
    I had the good fortune to play with Jeanne recently and was awed by her spontaneity and joy.
    She went to high school with our mutual friend Jay Sukow and then went on to the University Of Michigan and Wayne State College. Her best-selling book, “Theatrical Improvisation: Short Form, Long Form, and Sketch-Based Improv” is a classic book on the history of improv and sketch comedy that gives a clear definition on this often ambiguous topic. The forward was written by Jeanne’s friend, Keegan Michael Key.
    Her research is extensive and this is certainly a book to add to your Improv Library.
    Brimming with original interviews from leaders in the field such as Ron West, Charna Halpern, John Sweeny and Margaret Edwartowski, Theatrical Improvisation presents straightforward improvisational theory, history, and trends.
    She is a Professor of Theatre Arts at Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin and her students are really fortunate to have her wisdom and humor.

    Visit my website where I speak to today's leading innovators of improv. My guests are improvisers and therapists from all over the world who share their stories and offer insight into the unique ways they use improv. margotescott.com/podcast/

    • 48 min
    The Marvelous Michelle J Gilliam

    The Marvelous Michelle J Gilliam

    The Marvelous Michelle J. Gilliam
    Michelle Gilliam is a beautiful person-inside and out! We have been friends for several years and I was delighted to have her as a guest.
    Michelle grew up in Milwaukee in a loving and supportive family. During one family gathering, at age 4, she got her first big laugh and knew what her path would be!
    She saw a Comedy Sportz show when she was 14 and was hooked! She was inspired to learn this art form and she did! She met Dick Chudnow, founder of Comedy Sportz Milwaukee, the first CS theatre in this country, he let her volunteer until she was old enough to work there! She did tasks like writing 300 name tags, with the benefit of watching lots of shows. A great way to learn and eventually teach!
    She was so inspired by Comedy Sportz, she created an improv team in high school, held auditions and created a team she loved to play with.
    We talked about her experience being a black woman in the improv world and how that affected her growth as a person and coach.
    Today her improv career takes her all over the country and the world.
    Michelle is now based in Los Angeles, CA and works as an improviser, actor, host, voice actor, and the Owner and Artistic Director of Improv MKE, an improv comedy school and theater based online, currently serving the world.
    She also teaches at The World’s Greatest Improv School, with Will Hines, and guest teaches at various theaters online and in person around the country and world.
    Michelle headlined the Festivus Festival in Richmond, the 2022 Edinburgh Scotland Improv Festival and taught two-weekend intensives in Chester and Nottingham in the UK in March of 2022.
    Enjoy getting to know the marvelous Miss Michelle!
    You can connect with Michelle at:
    https://www.improvmke.com
    linkedin.com/in/michelle-gilliam-b9ab87193
    twitter @missyglilqt

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Improv Interviews Kathy Klotz-Guest - Keeping it Human

    Improv Interviews Kathy Klotz-Guest - Keeping it Human

    Kathy Klotz-Guest, MA, MBA KEEPING IT HUMAN

    Kathy Klotz-Guest is an incredibly funny lady and we had so much fun on this podcast! Her energy is boundless and her passion for the people she serves is lovely. She is a comedian, storyteller, improviser, speaker and author.
    Listen as Kathy shares her comedy journey with a stopover in the tech industries.
    Kathy brings out the laughter in those she’s touched.
    She positively is keeping it human!
    I know you’ll love her as much as I do!



    Check out her book “Stop Boring Me!” How to Create Kick-Ass Marketing Content, Products and Ideas Through the Power of Improv.”
    https://www.keepingithuman.com/books-from-kathy-klotz-guest/

    Contact Info
    linkedin.com/in/kathyklotzguest
    Websites
    keepingithuman.com/ (Humor in business speaker)
    keepingithuman.com/blog-kathy-klotz-guest/ (Kathy Klotz-Guest blog)
    keepingithuman.com/kathy-klotz-guest-keynote-speaker/(Inspiration / Transformation)
    Phone
    408.578.8040 (Work)
    Email
    kathy@keepingithuman.com
    Twitter
    kathyklotzguest

    Visit my website where I speak to today's leading innovators of improv. My guests are improvisers and therapists from all over the world who share their stories and offer insight into the unique ways they use improv. margotescott.com/podcast/

    • 46 min
    Improv Interviews Sarah Mcgillion-Conspiculous Theatre

    Improv Interviews Sarah Mcgillion-Conspiculous Theatre

    Sarah McGillion an amazing improviser with a Master in Artificial Intelligence! She runs a company in Denmark called Inconspicuous where she teaches Applied Improv to businesses, produces and performs in improv shows, and offer classes for improvisers.She is an award-winning actress and improvisers and passionate about showcasing spontaneous comedy in a variety of venues across Copenhagen. Her hysterical audio series, with partner Adrian Mackinder is definitely worth at listen at https://soundcloud.com/user-540220357
    You can connect with Sarah at:
    https://inconspicuous.eu
    https://www.facebook.com/inconspicuouscomedy
    https://www.instagram.com/inconspicuouscomedy/
    Her professional Facebook page is
    https://www.facebook.com/sarahmcgillionCPH

    Visit my website where I speak to today's leading innovators of improv. My guests are improvisers and therapists from all over the world who share their stories and offer insight into the unique ways they use improv. margotescott.com/podcast/

    • 40 min
    Aaron Krebs - Improviser/Actor/Entrepreneur

    Aaron Krebs - Improviser/Actor/Entrepreneur

    Meet the hysterically funny Aaron Krebs. I can’t remember laughing this much in a podcast since-well never! Among his many accomplishments he and his college buddies created the enormously successful improv show, Mission Improvable which continues to wow college audience. On April 1st, 2009 Mission IMPROVable bought Mi’s Westside Comedy Theater. They embraced the stand-up and improv community, started a training center. Some oil the many great comedians who've performed at Westside include: Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler, Dana Carvey, Judd Apatow, Zach Galifianakis, Tig Notaro, Demetri Marin, , Bobcat Goldthwait, Lorraine Newman.
    So where is Aaron Krebs going next? Who knows? But wherever he is, laughter and great fellowship will be there!
    #Westsidetheatre #inkwelltavern
    Visit my website where I speak to today's leading innovators of improv. My guests are improvisers and therapists from all over the world who share their stories and offer insight into the unique ways they use improv. margotescott.com/podcast/

    • 1 hr 1 min

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Such a good pod!

Margot asks the right Q’s, and is a fantastically enthusiastic human and host. A must listen!!

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Interesting and Fascinating!

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